As we celebrate the University of Michigan entering its third century, this year’s Investing in Ability events once again explore how disability is an important dimension of diversity.

Attempts at enhancing diversity often begin with a notion of enhancing tolerance for a minority group, resulting in ongoing senses of both disenfranchisement by the minority group and resentment by members of the dominant group. Looking at examples from the rise of the multicultural workplace, to the rise of autistic people and in the world of work, to the rise of women and gender and sexual diversity, we will examine opportunities to move from reactive, to strategic, to a new kind of essential diversity approach.

All events are FREE, locations are accessible and everyone is welcome. If you need disability accommodations to attend or participate, please contact disability@umich.edu at least 48 hours in advance. Investing in Ability is sponsored by: U-M Council for Disability Concerns, University Human Resources , Michigan Medicine, University Health Service.